Star Kiwi pacer Christen Me and harness racing trainer Cran Dalgety are all set for a tilt at the inaugural UBET Picket Fence Bonus.
After arriving in Australia last Saturday, the pair familiarised themselves with the Albion Park Harness Racing Club circuit on Wednesday ahead of Christen Me's first Brisbane start for the Queensland Winter Racing Carnival.
The $2 million earner will line-up as a short-priced $1.30 favourite with UBET in Saturday night's Group 3 Wondais Mate (1660m) at Albion Park en route to the Group 1 $200,000 Blacks A Fake (2680m) on Saturday, July 16.
If Christen Me can win two races on the trot and also take out the feature Blacks A Fake, connections will secure the $50,000 UBET Picket Fence Bonus on offer for Open Class pacers.
Christen Me’s trackwork session at Albion Park and hear Dalgety’s thoughts on the UBET Picket Fence concept.
Watch the UBET Picket Fence promotional video.
While Christen Me is the star attraction for Saturday night’s Wondais Mate, the field also includes the Narissa McMullen-trained Bettor Draw, who has returned to Queensland following a successful stint in Sydney which netted a credible second to World Record holder Beautide at Menangle on March 11.
Queensland ironhorse Destreos will also line-up for his 410th race start for trainer Ken Rattray, while rising star trainer Ryan Veivers will gear-up in-form gelding Secret Smile, who faces his acid test after winning his past five starts.
In other races on the program, Stormfortheboys (Vicki Rasmussen) will vie for his second UBET Picket Fence series victory, after winning at Albion Park last Saturday on the opening night of the eligible race period.
Three-year-olds Living Again (Belinda McCarthy) and Catcha Lefty (Cristina Monte) are also vying for their second Picket Fence victory in Saturday’s Rising Stars Championship Final (1660m).
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21-Jun |
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22-Jun |
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Albion Park, Saturday, June 25 – Horses aiming for their 2nd Picket below: |
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For further information please contact:
Communications Manager Adam Gardini on 0438 733 738 or agardini@racingqueensland.com.
Communications Officer Michelle Anderson on 0408 579 285 or manderson@racingqueensland.